Registered Primary Care Nurse - HMP Berwyn

Job overview

HMP Berwyn is a category C local training prison with a remand function serving courts in North Wales with a capacity of 2000 men.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) provides a dedicated health and wellbeing service supporting patients with often complex needs including physical, mental health and substance misuse issues.

Shifts times can vary but day cover is from 07:00-19:30 and night cover is 19:00-07:30.

We very much welcome informal visits. Please get in touch to arrange these.

Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join BCUHB Health & Wellbeing Team at HMP Berwyn, who are an integrated multi-disciplinary service.

• To provide leadership and support to a team of Primary Care staff within HMP Berwyn’s healthcare team.
• Undertake and oversee the screening process and assessment for service users  using recognised tools and professional knowledge to make appropriate referrals and decisions about immediate healthcare needs.
• Administer medication as prescribed according to NMC guidelines.
• As part of the team co-ordinate and respond to emergency calls as necessary.
• Work in line with National and local protocols with the whole healthcare team to meet HMP Berwyn’s health performance indicators, clinical governance standards and other national standards and targets.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.